Australia v Japan

WCQ - AFC, FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

AustraliaAustraliaAUS

5-4-1, 19 PTS

JapanJapanJPN

7-2-1, 23 PTS

Aziz Behich - 90'

Behich winner all but secures Socceroos WC spot

The Socceroos have effectively punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an Aziz Behich stunner in the 90th minute lifted them to a 1-0 win over Japan at a sold-out Optus Stadium.

Jun 5, 2026, 09:49 pm - AAP

Match Timeline

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